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Exploring the Neural Correlates of Cognitive Reappraisal in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Using Task-based Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Associations Between Five Key Personality Traits and Work Behaviors Among Radiologists: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Kyle Robison¹, Krish Lal², Kiran Nandalur³

¹Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI (K.R.).

Academic Radiology

|July 14, 2026

Summary

Radiologists' personality traits significantly influence their work behaviors, including leadership interest and communication. Understanding these traits can help foster professional development and optimize practice management in radiology.

Keywords:

Big Five Inventory Personality Professionalism Radiology Education Workforce Management

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Published on: March 14, 2025

Area of Science:

Psychology
Medical Professionalism
Radiology

Background:

The Big Five personality framework (Conscientiousness, Open-mindedness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Negative Emotionality) is widely used to assess career choice and job fulfillment.
This framework has not been extensively applied to the field of radiology.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between radiologists' personality traits and their work behaviors.
To explore how personality dimensions relate to professional conduct in radiology.

Main Methods:

A survey was administered to attending radiologists and residents at an academic institution.
The Big Five Inventory-2 Extra-Short Form (BFI-2XS) assessed personality traits.
Stepwise logistic regression identified personality predictors of 42 work behaviors.

Main Results:

Conscientiousness correlated with work fulfillment, leadership interest, adaptability, and communication.
Open-mindedness was linked to leadership interest, research engagement, and committee involvement.
Extraversion and Agreeableness influenced frustration with interruptions and committee involvement; residents showed different behavior patterns.

Conclusions:

Personality traits and training level significantly impact radiologists' work behaviors.
Personality assessments can inform targeted training and practice management strategies in radiology.